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Bono
Real name Paul David Hewson. Born 10 May 1960 in Dublin. Bono is an Irish singer, musician and humanitarian best known as the lead singer of the super popular Irish band U2.

Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell was born on May 31, 1976 in Dublin. The actor starred in such films as “Miami Vice,” “Minority Report,” “Phone Booth,” “The Recruit” and “Alexander.”

Pierce Brosnan
Actor Pierce Brosnan was born on May 16, 1953 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. His popularity grew after starring in the TV series Remington Street in the mid-80s. In 1995, he became the fifth actor to play James Bond.

Van Morrison George
Ivan Morrison was born on August 31, 1945 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The singer and songwriter has six Grammy Awards and is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Gabriel Byrne
Actor Gabriel Byrne was born on May 12, 1950 in Dublin. His portfolio includes films such as The Usual Suspects, Miller's Crossing and Stigmata. He is also currently starring in the much-criticized TV series In Treatment.

Enya Enya
(real name Enya Patricia Ni Brennan) was born on May 17, 1961 in the village of Gweedore, County Donaghal. Ireland's most commercially successful musician has sold more than 15 million copies of her album A Day Without Rain. She has won four Grammy Awards.

Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh is an actor and director from Northern Ireland born on December 10, 1960 in Belfast. He gained popularity as a stage actor and was nominated for an Academy Award 4 times. Mainly for directing the film Henry V and for his role in it.

Cillian Murphy
Actor Cillian Murphy was born on May 25, 1976 in the village of Ballintemple, County Cork. Murphy and his piercing eye became a household name in 2005 with his outstanding performances as two villains: Scarecrow in Batman Begins and Jason Rippner in Nightfall.

Sinead O'Connor
Sinead O'Connor was born on December 8, 1966 in Dublin. The expressive singer's popularity grew in the late 90s with her debut album, The Lion and the Cobra.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born on July 27, 1977 in Dublin. Best known for his roles in Velvet Goldmine, Bend It Like Beckham and Match Point. He also starred in the Elvis miniseries and as King Henry VIII in the Showtime series The Tudors.

Ireland is a country not only with a distinctive and centuries-old history, but also a country that has given the world a large number of talented actors who today actively star in Hollywood films and are among the top most sought-after representatives of their profession.

Today we want to introduce readers to the TOP 10 most famous Irish actors. Perhaps you will learn something new about your idols.

According to Fassbender's family tree, the actor's mother is the great-great-niece of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins. Fassbender is a very good actor because he can act in such different films as Prometheus and Shame. And yet, he considers Daniel Day-Lewis to be the standard of excellence in acting. Michael says his German half wants to keep everything under control, but his Irish half still wreaks havoc.

2. Colin Farrell

At the age of seventeen, he was kicked out of school for a fight with a teacher who caught Farrell sleeping in class, and instead of apologizing, he was beaten. After this incident, he went to Australia with friends for a year.
He auditioned for participation in the Irish boy band “Boyzone”, but was rejected. A regular in Irish crime comedies (“Seven Psychopaths”), also known for major Hollywood projects (“Alexander”). The owner of the bushiest eyebrows in Hollywood says: “Being Irish is a very big and important part of me. I will never part with her."

3. Cillian Murphy

From the bushiest eyebrows to the most beautiful eyes. Cillian Murphy, played in the films “Inception” and “The Dark Knight Rises.” Admires Liam Neeson, is friends with Colin Farrell and does not eat meat. The most important thing in life is his family and friends who remain in Ireland.

4. Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry. Her number is 7083.
Pierce, one of the Bonds (James Bond), now has dual citizenship. Loves sex scenes in movies, but thinks Bond's are too boring. Claims that the first film he saw was Goldfinger (1964).

5. Liam Neeson

During my school years I was fond of boxing, and once even broke my nose. But despite this, he still achieved some success - he won the youth amateur boxing championship in his weight category.
The star of "Taken" and "Schindler's List" most often plays mentors or fathers of the main characters, as well as characters whose image is based on real people. I never considered myself handsome, just “very attractive.” Sometimes he wakes up in the morning and thinks: “What am I doing in the movies? I want to go back to Ireland and work on an electric forklift.”

6. Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel was born into the family of English actress Jill Balcon and Irish poet Cecil Day-Lewis. Daniel Day-Lewis was considered for the role of Jesus Christ in the drama "The Passion of the Christ" (2004), but the film's director Mel Gibson considered Day-Lewis's face "too European" and the role went to James Caviezel. This Irishman is famous in the professional community for his deep approach to preparing each role. And it’s hard not to notice, just watch a couple of films, such as the recent Oscar-winning “Lincoln” or “My Left Foot”. Repeatedly included in the top 50 most beautiful people on the planet according to People magazine.

7. Brendan Gleeson

The intelligent killer from "Lie Down in Bruges" and the brave policeman from "Once Upon a Time in Ireland", Brendan Gleeson was born, raised and even worked as a school teacher in Dublin. He often collaborates with other Irish actors, plays the violin and has four sons, one of whom you know, reports Alltop10.

8. Kenneth Branagh

Actor and director, winner of numerous professional awards, best known for his films based on Shakespeare - “Henry V” and “Much Ado About Nothing”. He grew up in poverty, near a Belfast tobacco factory.

9. Robert Sheehan

For a long time we couldn't come to terms with the departure of cutie Nathan from the Misfits series until he appeared in the movie Killing Bono. And soon he can be seen in the promising adventure drama “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.”

10. Saoirse Ronan

She became famous for the films “Atonement” and “Hannah: The Ultimate Weapon.” The sci-fi drama “The Guest” was also released, where the young actress played the main role of the girl Melanie, whose soul is trying to be captured by an alien creature that does not have a body. Saoirse hates questions about her unusual name.
Born in New York but raised in Ireland. Her name means "freedom" in Irish.

The young Irishman's rapid ascent up the Hollywood career ladder began in 1998 in London, where Joel Schumacher was casting for his new film. Farrell, along with hundreds of other young actors, submitted his video audition, filmed by his sister using an amateur camera.

Pierce Brosnan

When Brosnan was still very young, his mother left him with her parents and went to London to work as a nurse. She was able to see the baby only a couple of times a year. After his grandparents died, Pierce found himself in the care of his uncle and aunt, who sent the boy to the Brothers of Christ school - Brosnan still treats religion with a shudder. Corporal punishment in a Christian institution was used with all its might, and the only thing such treatment taught children was hypocrisy and secrecy.

Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift is a famous satirist, essayist, poet and public figure originally from Ireland. Born on November 30th. Jonathan Swift became best known for his tetralogy, Gulliver's Travels. Other famous works by Jonathan Swift are: “The Battle of the Books”, “The Tale of a Barrel”, “A Diary for Stella”, etc.

Bono

Bono is the leader and vocalist of the famous group U2. The group performs its compositions in such directions as rock, alternative rock and post-punk. In the group, Bono performs many functions, he is a vocalist, the author of many songs and a rhythm guitarist. He composed the music and wrote the lyrics for many of the group's hits, leading the group to the top of the world music charts.

Brem Stoker

Bram Stoker (8 November 1847 – 20 April 1912) was born in Dublin. The third child in the family of a modest civil servant, he was unable to walk for a long time due to illness. But over time, the disease subsided, and at Trinity College, from which he subsequently graduated with honors, Stoker became famous as an athlete and an excellent football player.

Samuel Beckett

The Irish writer and Nobel laureate (1969) wrote in his works full of pessimism, permeated with themes of decay and death, about man’s hopeless attempts to comprehend the meaning of his own actions.

Joyce Cary

Joyce Carey is a renowned Irish artist and writer. Born on December 7th. Joyce Carey wrote fifteen novels and several volumes of essays and poetry. First trilogy: “Herself Surprised” (1941) “To Be a Pilgrim” (1942) “First Hand” (The Horse's Mouth, 1944) Second trilogy “For Love of Neighbor” (Prisoner of Grace, 1952) “Nobody Like God” (Except the Lord, 1953) “Not Honor More, 1955.” “Aissa Saved” (1932) “The Visitor from America” (1933) “The African Witch” (1936) “Mister Johnson” (1939) - critics call this novel a small masterpiece “Light of the Moon” (The Moonlight, 1946). "Joy and Fear" (novel, 1949). The treatise “Art and Reality” (1958), the novel “The Captive and the Free” (1959), and the collection of short stories “Spring Song and Other Stories” (1960) were published posthumously.

James Augustine Joyce

James Joyce (1882-1941) is one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, author of the famous novel Ulysses. Joyce was born in Ireland, but spent most of his life in self-imposed exile far from his native country, whose customs and laws he could not accept. However, Ireland and Dublin are the theme and setting of almost all of the writer’s books.

We have already learned the coolest Irish actors - let's not forget about the actresses on the Irish holiday!

Oh, yes: a year ago we told you (at the same time we counted all of them by name). This time we discussed and decided: actresses cannot be ignored! Of course, it’s more difficult with them than with famous Irish actors, but we conducted an investigation and selected 11 beauties whom you, if you don’t know by name and patronymic, certainly remember by sight! Irish actresses are just as amazing as their actors - so Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone, and let's get started in alphabetical order!

Geraldine Somerville

Don't say you don't recognize this face. Because this is Lily Potter, Harry Potter's mother. The description could end here, but let’s add that Geraldine comes from the Irish county of Meath, and in addition to “Potter” she has a lot of roles in films and TV series - for example, she played the writer Daphne Du Maurier in the TV series “Daphne”:

But, ahem... still, whatever one may say, for now Geraldine in the eyes of the world masses is Garik’s mother, and nothing more. We wish her to top off this look with something epic!

Caitriona Balfe

A rising star thanks to the Outlander series that captured the hearts of viewers last year. Katrina is a native of Monaghan, Ireland, and a former model, which helps the young lady take photographs and film herself from the most advantageous angles. Her heroine Claire may be English by birth, but her manners and talents are real, Irish! We remind you from last year's review: . Claire, believe me, CAN do this.

Kerry Condon

Kerry begins our gallery of Irish female elves. The actress is from Tipperary and has more than 20 works in films and TV series, but you remember her here:

This is the series "Rome", yeah. This is The Walking Dead. Irish ladies will survive the zombie apocalypse!

A little bit of our giltie: Kerry in The Last Resurrection, playing a Russian follower of Leo Tolstoy opposite James McAvoy.

Katie McGrath

Aw, come on, tell us how much you love Katie for The Tudors! Or for Dracula with Jonathan Rhys Meyers. We don't believe it! Only Merlin, only hardcore!

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Oh, there are tons of options here! Maria has more than 30 roles to her credit; we just saw her as Mila Kunis’s mother in Jupiter Ascending, who was attacked by giant lizards:

But, actually, Mary is the Queen of Aragon in The Tudors:

And Tatiana Maslany’s defender in the series “Orphan Black”:

Michelle Fairley

Nedd Stark's wife. Robb Stark's mother. An unfortunate woman who ended badly because she was somehow... stupid, or something.

Michelle, of course, has roles outside of Game of Thrones. For example, businesswoman Ava Hessington from Suits, who runs a large oil company.

But we understand everything. Although she had a high relationship with Jack Bauer!

But Michelle is not dreaming about Jack:

That's it!

Olivia Wilde

Oops! Didn't you wait? Meanwhile, Olivia is the holder of dual citizenship: American and Irish, since her grandfather is the famous Irish novelist and journalist Claude Cockburn. There is no point in talking a lot about Olivia - she is beautiful and famous, she was married to a prince, but she traded him for happiness with Jason Sudeikis and she was right!

Olivia is a Hollywood star, she has a lot of different roles, but we remember, we remember where it all began for us? Thirteenth!

Saoirse Ronan

How is it possible without Saoirse! Like Olive, she was born in America but raised in Ireland, so she fits our list perfectly. Saoirse is an elf, the new Cate Blanchett: with such a face and talent, she can do anything. From the killer girl Hannah to the culinary girl Agatha.

Fiona Shaw

More than 50 roles, why are we shouting? Aunt Petunia! Harry Potter's evil aunt!

At the same time, Fiona managed to blow fans' minds with her role as a shy girl possessed by witches in the TV series True Blood. Lord, she tamed Eric Northman himself there! Although not right away, not right away...

Fans of both sagas appreciated Fiona’s work...

Sinead Cusack

You don't know Sinead Cusack as John Cusack's sister (they're not related at all). The actress has a wild number of roles from the TV series “Camelot” to the action film “V for Vendetta.” She is also the wife of Jeremy Irons.

And Max Irons' mom.

That's it. Everyone in this family is talented! Richard Armitage just nailed it in "North and South" :)

Evanna Lynch

Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter - and that's all for now. The elf girl Evanna, of course, after Garik, starred in films and TV series, but they are still out of our sight. Let's hope she doesn't go missing!

In the world, it has become a kind of Irish day, so in completely different parts of the world on St. Patrick’s Day you can meet large and noisy groups of people dressed in green clothes. Mandatory additions include leprechauns, bags of gold, three-leaf clovers and, of course, the famous Irish beer. But Ireland is famous not only for cheerful processions, dances, songs and strong drinks. This is the homeland of beautiful, sexy and also talented actors and actresses.

ROBERT SHEEHAN

Actor Robert Sheehan is known to most for his role as Nathan in the TV series Misfits. Now the cutie is already 30, but one gets the feeling that the actor is either drinking the blood of virgins, or has made a pact with the devil, because this young man looks to be at most 20 years old. The actor is currently filming the series “Genius”, and very soon two new films will be released with him.

Robert Sheehan. Photo: East News

LIAM NEESON

Born in Northern Ireland, Liam even became an actor for the sake of a woman: he accepted an offer to play the main role in a school play because of a girl he really liked. During his career, the favorite of the fair sex played many cool roles in equally cool films: “Schindler’s List”, “Rob Roy”, “Unknown”, “Hostage”, “Air Marshal”, etc. Now Neeson is 65, but he is like a good man wine only becomes more attractive and charismatic over the years. In addition, the actor is an officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Liam Neeson. Photo: Global Look Press

MICHAEL FASSBENDER

Michael is a fiery mixture of German prudence and Irish recklessness. The mixture of blood gave him not only an unusual character, but also a beautiful appearance. Last year, the actor celebrated his 40th birthday, and his cinematic career is only going uphill: over the past four years, he has been nominated for an Oscar twice, but has not yet managed to win the coveted award. But there is no doubt: talent, coupled with sexuality and charisma, will sooner or later bring Michael Fassbender the much-desired reward.

Michael Fassbender. Photo: Global Look Press

JAMES DORNAN

Now James is known to the whole world as Christian Gray, the billionaire from the movie “Fifty Shades of Grey,” but Dornan didn’t start out in movies at all. He was a model for many famous brands (Calvin Klein, Dior, Armani), and was a member of the musical group Sons of Jim. In general, James is an ideal example of a sexy handsome man, who can also play the guitar and take stylish pictures. However, the 35-year-old sex symbol has been happily married to English actress Amelia Warner for five years, so James’ fans can only bite their elbows with resentment.

James Dornan. Photo: East News

MEL GIBSON

62-year-old Mel Gibson is a true citizen of the world. He has two citizenships: American and Australian. In addition, the actor has Irish roots. The handsome Irishman got into films absolutely by accident: his sister, and Mel, by the way, is the sixth child in a family of 11, forced him to audition. But the day before, Mel Gibson got into a big fight, which is why he showed up to the casting in less than desirable shape. But it turned out that the producers were just looking for a guy who would look photogenic, despite the signs of beatings on his face. Mel Gibson not only grew up in a large family, but is also the father of as many as nine children.

Mel Gibson.Photo: East News

CILLIAN MURPHY

Cillian Murphy is rightfully considered one of the most handsome Irish actors. He is 41 years old, does not eat meat and is friends with another sexy Irishman - Colin Farrell.

Cillian Murphy. Photo: East News

More than one thousand spectators have already fallen in love with Killian’s incredible blue eyes. Although Murphy has been married to Irish artist Yvonne McGuinness for 14 years and has two sons. But in addition to his charming appearance, Murphy also has acting talent, which has been noted more than once by film critics. At the age of 16, Killian accidentally took a drama class, after which he clearly decided that he wanted to devote himself to the film industry.

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY

Matthew McConaughey's career can be divided into two stages. The first was a comedy, when a young and hot young man starred in funny and light films, which is why many experts from the world of cinema did not take him seriously. The second is the transition to major dramatic roles. In recent years, Matthew has achieved real recognition: in 2014, he received an Oscar for his role in the film Dallas Buyers Club. The 48-year-old actor is married to Brazilian model Cameli Alves and is the happy father of three children.

Matthew McConaughey. Photo: East News

TOM HARDY

Irish on his mother's side, included in all lists of the sexiest actors in the world. His brutality combined with beautiful facial features and toned body make girls all over the world go crazy. His acting career is developing by leaps and bounds; he has already been nominated for an Oscar for his role in the film The Revenant. Tom is currently filming the TV series Taboo and several films, which is why his schedule is full for the next few years. He loves dogs madly, but is very afraid of horses.

Tom Hardy.Photo: Global Look Press

COLIN FARRELL

All of the actors listed above are handsome, charming and girls really like them, but there is still one who always comes to mind when the phrase “sexiest Irishman” comes to mind. We are, naturally, talking about. In movies, the actor often plays bad guys, but in life he is just like that: he was kicked out of school for beating up a teacher who caught a young man sleeping in class. And in 2005, Colin voluntarily went to the clinic to recover from his addiction to painkillers.

Colin Farrell. Photo: East News

Colin's beauty was recognized not only by fans, but also by various magazines and awards. Thus, People magazine three times included Farrell in the list of the fifty most beautiful people on Earth, and Company magazine determined that the Irishman’s sexuality ranks sixth.

ROSE MCGOWAN

The beauty of the famous Paige from “Charmed” forced even the most brutal men to watch the series. Although Rose was born in Florence and is a US citizen, she is of Irish and French heritage. McGowan has played in many films, but in recent years her name has appeared on the front pages of the press for completely different reasons: first, Rose became one of the first actresses to publicly speak out against Harvey Weinstein, accusing him not only of sexual harassment, but also of rape. After this, Rose herself was accused of possession and use of drugs, but so far it has not been possible to prove the actress’s guilt. Rumor has it that the drug case is some kind of revenge from Harvey Weinstein. All that remains is to wish the 44-year-old sexy Irish woman to sort out all the problems and quickly begin to delight the audience again with new roles.

Rose McGowan. Photo: East News

OLIVIA WILDE

If the first place among sexy Irish actors belongs, undoubtedly, to Colin Farrell, among actresses the list should be headed by one who has Irish and American citizenship. Olivia is the granddaughter of the famous novelist Claude Cowburn. The actress gained fame after her role as Thirteen in the cult TV series House. Olivia is a vegetarian and regularly speaks at various animal welfare events. The actress’s sexuality is highly appreciated not only by her fans, but also by Maxim magazine, which has already included Olivia Wilde in the top 100 hottest girls in the world five times.

Olivia Wilde. Photo: East News

HEATHER GRAHAM

Heather is an American film actress with Irish roots. She became famous thanks to her roles in the TV series Twin Peaks and the film The Hangover. Getting involved with Heather has always been very dangerous: her father is a former FBI agent. This could not but affect the girl’s personal life. Now the actress is 48 years old, but this absolutely does not prevent her from still being a sexy and stunning lady.

Heather Graham. Photo: East News

ANN HATAWAY

The bottomless eyes, beautiful facial features and sexy figure of this American actress will make even the most unsuccessful film profitable - the male half of humanity will still watch to admire the incomparable one. Although she doesn't star in bad films. Anne is Irish on her mother's side, although her father also has Irish ancestry.

Ann Hataway.Photo: East News

By the way, Anne might not have become an actress, since she was raised in a strict Catholic family, which is why she dreamed of the life of a nun. However, she sharply revised her views when it turned out that her older brother was gay. In March 2016, the 35-year-old actress became a mother for the first time, giving birth to a boy.

MISHA BARTON

A beautiful blonde with the name Misha, which is familiar to Russian ears, has made thousands of fans of the TV series “The O.C.” fall in love with her. 32-year-old actress, Irish on her mother's side. has three citizenships: USA, Ireland and Great Britain. She not only acts in films, but also often appears in videos of famous performers and advertisements for popular brands.

Mischa Barton. Photo: Global Look Press

ROSE BYRNE

Australian Rose Byrne was born into a family of Irish and Scottish descent. She decided to become an actress as a child - already at the age of eight she was fully engaged in a theater studio. During her film career, the actress played in many films: from Star Wars to Whiplash. Currently, 38-year-old Rose is dating Bobby Cannavale. The couple has two children.

Rose Byrne. Photo: East News